Health

Federal Agency Bans Smoking in Public Housing

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro announced Wednesday that public housing developments in the U.S. will now be required to provide a smoke-free environment for residents.

12/02/2016 By staff

Biz Rules

A New Overtime Regulation Makes Some Salaried Employees Eligible for Time-and-a-Half Overtime Pay

New labor rules mean stricter recordkeeping.

11/22/2016 By Kevin Allen

Education

Business Mentoring Group Expands

The business mentoring group Manasota SCORE grew its membership by 25 percent in the last year and by 82 percent in the last two years, according to data released by the organization on Thursday.

11/04/2016 By staff

Transportation

Airline Begins Direct Service From Sarasota to Maine Nov. 17

Elite Airways will begin offering direct flights from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Portland International Jetport in Portland, Maine on Nov. 17.

10/31/2016 Research by staff

Tech Tools

Stay Organized with These 4 Business Apps

Four apps without which our tech writer would be completely lost.

09/08/2016 By Kevin Allen

Education

Small Business Workshop Held During Lunchtime Thursday

Wells Fargo is offering a free small business financial education workshop for business owners, entrepreneurs and the general public from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8.

09/07/2016 Research by staff